We believe in the power of women as voters, as contributors, as candidates and campaign workers, and as elected officials to bring about the changes we need in Iowa.
Friends of DAWN,
Throughout Iowa’s history many women have fought relentlessly, made gut wrenching decisions and countless sacrifices to ensure economic, political and social equality for all citizens of our great state. The sacrifices of these phenomenal women have given birth to reproductive rights, voting rights, improved work environments and more equitable job opportunities.
There are many more progressive women leaders rising up and taking action against...
This is the first of occasional reports from DAWN’s List about the 2012 Iowa Legislative session and other items of interest. We will work to update the report every Friday, but there may be occasional unavoidable delays.
During the first two weeks of the 2012 Iowa Legislative session, lawmakers were addressed by the Governor, the Chief Justice of the Iowa Supreme Court, and the Major Adjutant of the Iowa National Guard.
Bills being assigned to committees, but not...
DAWN’S List wants to hear from you! We invite you to empower others by sharing your personal experience about being a DAWN woman. You may even be featured on our website. We want to hear from organizers, activists, supporters, elected officials, candidates, etc.
Email your submissions to info@dawnslist.org and put “Women on the Move” in the...
I was born and raised in Solon, Iowa, and graduated from the University of Iowa. I served as the editor of the West Liberty Index newspaper for more than three years and, because of what I saw, I have become very involved in the community - volunteering through civic organizations and the school district. My desire for change led me to serve two years as a legislative...
